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With 45 minutes gone, Anfield was threatening to be consumed by tension and anxiety, but Georginio's Wijnaldum strike in first half stoppage time settled the nerves and the Reds ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over Middlesbrough in the end to secure a well-deserved place in the top four.
Positives
In recent times Liverpool have often fluffed their lines on the big occasion so getting the job done under pressure this time this was a big step in the right direction.